Static AST checker for a11y rules on JSX elements.
Overview
The eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y is a vital tool for developers looking to enhance the accessibility of their React applications. It performs a static analysis of JSX elements, ensuring that accessibility issues are identified early in the development process. By integrating this plugin into your workflow, you can catch potential errors before they reach the end users, making your applications more inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
Designed to complement tools like @axe-core/react, this plugin focuses solely on static code evaluation, which means that while it cannot inspect the rendered DOM, it plays a crucial role in a comprehensive accessibility testing strategy. With clear configuration options and support for custom components, it’s essential for any React developer committed to building accessible web applications.
Features
- Static AST Checker: Performs a thorough static analysis of JSX to identify accessibility issues without needing to run the application.
- Integration Friendly: Works seamlessly alongside other accessibility testing tools, such as @axe-core/react, for a holistic testing strategy.
- Custom Component Support: Allows developers to map custom component names to standard DOM elements for accurate accessibility checks.
- Shareable Configurations: Offers recommended and strict shareable configs, simplifying the setup process for quick integration.
- Flexible Attribute Mapping: Lets you map JSX properties to their corresponding DOM attributes, providing flexibility based on your project’s needs.
- Polymorphic Component Evaluation: Provides options to tailor the evaluation of polymorphic components, ensuring they’re interpreted correctly in your accessibility checks.
- Recommended Rules: Includes a set of pre-defined recommended rules that can be easily enabled, helping developers adhere to best practices effortlessly.
